Solved trouble resetting password no terminal option in recov mode

I have just acquired a macbook pro, its approx 3 years old and in mint condition. The model number is A1398 and the EMC number is 2512. I cannot get passed the login screen on either account (there are two), assuming one is admin, and I cant get the password as my buddy whos pc it was passed away.

I was told to hold command and R while booting up and it does bring me to recovery mode. I was told to go into utilities and there would be an option for terminal. To click that and type resetpassword. There is no terminal option. Some items are grayed out. On top of that, if i boot into single user mode (command + s) it breifely shows text but i dont get to the Root# i get to to the regular login screen.

A chat with my local Apple-land types tells me that you can simply re-install an OS afresh; that will generate a totally new user setup - meaning the original (for your late brother) will no-longert be applicable. However.. The techie did advise you have a chat with Apple support (via the phone) as they will likely be very helpful and give you better step by step guidance.

Resetting to factory state would allow you create a new account etc; but I'm not sure if Apple will allow you to use it to access apps store etc...; as the current (now deceased...) owner is likely registered as the lawful owner. And you may not be recognised by the Apple security systems?

Might be useful to chat with your local Apple-land techies (the loca Apple store) to se what they say and can advise?

If there is stuff (typically photos) on the hard drive that you'd like to recover, that can be done - using another computer in the process.

But first check with Apple to see what they can offer/advise.

The situation you describe is not new; as sadly people pass on and leave no info re' accessing their computer kit... Understandable to some degree; but useful nonetheless to have a means of allowing one's survivors access when one is no-longer about?

I am teyong to do a factory reset the only option for that is reinstall osx but wont that kust write the os over current settings and still give me the pw issue? His father gave me pc and gave me permission to use it however i need. What ia thia i heard about pulling ram out qnd booting up?

A chat with my local Apple-land types tells me that you can simply re-install an OS afresh; that will generate a totally new user setup - meaning the original (for your late brother) will no-longert be applicable. However.. The techie did advise you have a chat with Apple support (via the phone) as they will likely be very helpful and give you better step by step guidance.

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